IT Program Manager

Overview Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities Work as Scrum / Scrum of Scrum Lead for large cross functional programs. Promote standard Agile/Scrum practices Promote transparency and ensure that all Scrum events occur to facilitate opportunities to adapt and inspect Coordinate with the Scrum team and monitor them to ensure they adhere to Scrum practices. Work with product owners to ensure a balance between high-quality working software and features Facilitate Release planning workshop. Study and pursue continuous education on Scrum to stay up-to-date with Scrum knowledge. Educate the product owner and Scrum team on backlog creation practices, Agile planning, Agile requirements, and Scrum. Monitor transparency of the release vision. Use quality and delivery rate metrics and team feedback, then use it to discover areas of opportunity. Thereafter, work with the team to continue improving - with the help of an experienced Scrum master and coach. Manage core Agile ceremonies for primary market research teams and customer intelligence. This includes daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, demos, and retros. Assist the Service Owner(s) for Project Delivery in maintaining and developing processes, standards, tools, reporting, and their documentation, and proactively review the service provided to end-users and customers. Oversee all aspects of testing within the project, execution of planned test cases and ensure accurate recording of results. Coordinate testing roles and responsibilities within teams. Act as the main liaison between the project team and internal stakeholders. Present test improvements, developments, and progress in daily meetings. Prepare and present project status reports. Qualifications Masters in engineering, computer science, business or administration, management, information systems, or information technology. A minimum of 5-8 years of Scrum master / Product Owner / Agile Coach experience. 10+ years of total work experience Certification and excellent knowledge in Agile framework. Ability to implement a structured, repeatable, and disciplined approach and a data-driven culture to the Agile process. Ability to manage dependencies between budget, team capacity, software quality, prioritization, and committed deadlines. Understand and Practice SAFE in Agile mode Experience in using tools and techniques to facilitate effective project delivery. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Identify tasks and required resources. Collect and manage the project team. Exposure to or awareness of all phases of software development projects, including analysis, systems design, development, and testing approaches. Strong interpersonal skills, including facilitation and coaching, with the ability to lead and influence others. Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**Work as Scrum / Scrum of Scrum Lead for large cross functional programs. Promote standard Agile/Scrum practices Promote transparency and ensure that all Scrum events occur to facilitate opportunities to adapt and inspect Coordinate with the Scrum team and monitor them to ensure they adhere to Scrum practices. Work with product owners to ensure a balance between high-quality working software and features Facilitate Release planning workshop. Study and pursue continuous education on Scrum to stay up-to-date with Scrum knowledge. Educate the product owner and Scrum team on backlog creation practices, Agile planning, Agile requirements, and Scrum. Monitor transparency of the release vision. Use quality and delivery rate metrics and team feedback, then use it to discover areas of opportunity. Thereafter, work with the team to continue improving - with the help of an experienced Scrum master and coach. Manage core Agile ceremonies for primary market research teams and customer intelligence. This includes daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, demos, and retros. Assist the Service Owner(s) for Project Delivery in maintaining and developing processes, standards, tools, reporting, and their documentation, and proactively review the service provided to end-users and customers. Oversee all aspects of testing within the project, execution of planned test cases and ensure accurate recording of results. Coordinate testing roles and responsibilities within teams. Act as the main liaison between the project team and internal stakeholders. Present test improvements, developments, and progress in daily meetings. Prepare and present project status reports.